Local Legislation – Gun Politics New York

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On: June 29, 2022 By: admin

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Possible agenda items

On: June 26, 2022 By: admin

Possible agenda items for the upcoming special session:

“… Hochul said Friday she would like to see the state pass specific gun-free zones — schools, places of worship and events over a certain size, and that private places be gun-free unless they note otherwise. She’d like to see further requirements for the storage of a firearm, like in a vehicle, as well as additional permitting requirements, such as increased training prior to being eligible for a permit …”

Would not be surprised to see things like these as well:

“Nassau Legislator Josh Lafazan, who is running for Congress, is calling for new measures to ban the concealed carry of handguns on all county properties. This new measure includes parks and beaches, NICE buses, and the campus of Nassau Community College … Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone also announced Saturday a plan he says will strengthen Suffolk’s red flag laws … Bellone wants the state to expand the scope of the state’s red flag law, increase education and increase monitoring on social media.”

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On: June 25, 2022 By: admin

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Vote for Astorino in the GOP primary

On: June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 By: admin

There is a Republican gubernatorial primary next Tuesday. Two of the candidates have public records on 2A, two do not. This is how they break down on the issues:

Rob Astorino. As Westchester County Executive he brought gun shows back to the County Center in White Plains and streamlined the pistol licensing process. He called for repealing of the SAFE Act from the start and said before the SCOTUS decision was announced that New York should become right-to-carry.
Lee Zeldin. As a Army Reservist he was on active duty at the time and was not present when the SAFE Act was voted on. He did speak at a rally opposing it in 2013. As a State Senator he did vote for Governor Cuomo’s budget bills, but the SAFE Act cannot be defunded this way so while fiscal criticism is valid here, 2A criticism is not. As a member of Congress he co-sponsored H.R. 38: Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act and signed on to the Congressional amicus brief in support of concealed carry.
Harry Wilson. No known public record on the issue. There is no mention of gun control on his campaign website. He did visit the Pine Tree Rifle Club recently. His campaign appears to be based upon fiscal policy and not social issues.
Andrew Giuliani. There is no mention of gun control on his campaign website. He has voiced opposition to “red flag” laws (here and here) and publicly supported the SCOTUS decision, but does not otherwise seem to make guns an issue in his campaign.

Based upon their record, both Astorino and Zeldin can be labeled as pro-gun. However, Astorino demonstrated a willingness to stand up for gun rights when it was not necessarily politically advantageous for him to do so. That makes him the best choice for 2A activists. Republicans should vote for Astorino in the June 28 primary.

NYC calling for new carry law

On: June 23, 2022 By: admin

The NYC City Council is expected to pass a resolution calling for the state legislature to enact a new restrictive carry law.

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On: June 18, 2022 By: admin

Saturday’s Newsbits:

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Why gun issues may be critical for both parties in race for New York governor

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Reporting on the trafficking of “illegal” firearms

On: June 15, 2022June 16, 2022 By: admin

New bill introduced to the City Council, Int 0518-2022:

“This bill would require the Mayor’s Office to Prevent Gun Violence to coordinate with the Police Department to conduct a study and submit a report on the illegal transportation of firearms. The study and report would need to identify the locations where firearms have been seized or surrendered in the City, and specifically the locations where firearms that have been connected to a crime have been seized or surrendered in the City, including the type of firearm, the manufacturer of the firearm, and whether the firearm is a ghost gun or 3-D printed firearm. The study and report would also need to identify the ways states and municipalities coordinate to prevent the illegal transportation of firearms, recommendations for states and municipalities to increase collaboration to prevent the illegal transportation of firearms, and recommendations for federal, state and municipal policies to prevent the illegal transportation of firearms.”

Every corner of this city has felt the devastating pain of gun violence.

That’s why I stood with my colleagues & @MomsDemand today to introduce a bill to end the illegal transportation of guns into NYC.

This is a critical first step in our fight against gun violence. pic.twitter.com/JdohQ9S3S5

— Shaun Abreu (@ShaunAbreu) June 16, 2022

This is a set up to using the new nuisance law to target firearms manufacturers and retailers.

Albany Co. legislators introduce gun warning sign law

On: June 14, 2022 By: admin

More garbage legislation on firearms dealers posting warning signs, this time in Albany County.

Here is the presser, “Albany County Legislature acts to address gun violence with local law requiring firearm retailers to display warning labels“.

Here is a copy of Proposed Local Law F of 2022.

Dutchess introduces firearms retailers signage law

On: June 14, 2022 By: admin

Dutchess Co. Democrats have introduced a bill similar to Westchester’s calling for firearms retailers to post signs warning of the dangers of guns:

“The Democratic caucus of the Dutchess County Legislature, Monday night, introduced a gun warning resolution during the monthly board meeting, calling for warning signs to be posted anywhere a gun can be bought in the county … “We will not sit idly by and do nothing regarding gun violence,” said Minority Leader Yvette Valdes Smith. Assistant Minority Leader Barrington Atkins said, “Gun violence has ravaged the City of Poughkeepsie. This ordinance is to keep our public safe as gun violence is a public safety issue.” …”

Here is a copy of the proposed law.

Public hearing on proposed Riverhead ordinance

On: June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 By: admin

Here is a copy of the proposed Town of Riverhead ordinance prohibiting firearms sellers from operating downtown.

There will be a public hearing on the bill at the Town Board meeting scheduled for June 21 at 6:10pm at Riverhead Town Hall.